For immediate release | October 18, 2016
EBSCO offers five scholarships to attend 2017 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting — winners receive up to $1,500 for conference-related expenses
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CHICAGO — The (91´«Ã½) and (EBSCO) are partnering to offer five scholarships for librarians to attend the 2017 in Atlanta. The scholarship allows more librarians to take advantage of the opportunities for continuing education, meetings and interactions with colleagues at the meeting, which will take place from Jan. 20 – 24, 2017.
Each scholarship will provide up to $1,500 to defray the cost of for conference registration, travel and expenses. One of the five scholarships will be awarded to a first-time conference attendee. The scholarship recipients will be honored by EBSCO and 91´«Ã½ representatives during the conference at a breakfast on Sunday, January 22.
The application deadline is Nov. 2, 2016 and entries will be judged by a jury designated by 91´«Ã½. Candidates must submit an essay that answers the questions: What will be the next game changer(s) for your library? How will your attendance at 91´«Ã½ Midwinter 2017 help you to contribute to the future of your library and libraries overall?”
To apply or learn more about the scholarships, visit: .
About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, point-of-care medical reference, and corporate learning tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 900,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: . EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a family owned company since 1944.
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